Historic Black Charlotte church’s restoration efforts + 4 things about new Plaza Midwood social district

Hey, everyone! Drew here. Happy Tuesday!

Here’s your news.

1. Historic Black Charlotte church was named a landmark. Now it’s being restored — sort of

A plan by a Charlotte historic Black university to stabilize a century-old church has changed, with only portions of the structure now being preserved.

Mount Carmel Baptist Church, located just steps from the Johnson C. Smith University main campus, has been long identified as a building worth saving for sentimental and historic reasons. The building even earned local history landmark status in 1983.

Kendrick Marshall with more on the preservation efforts for the church.

2. ‘How long was she in pain?’ Families fault Charlotte nursing home for resident neglect

State inspectors confirmed what some residents’ families already suspected: Caregivers endangered residents at a nursing home located in a predominantly Black Charlotte neighborhood.

At least two residents the Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were hospitalized this year after staff failed to detect serious health problems, state inspection report shows.

Ames Alexander reports.

3. Four things you need to know to take your alcoholic drink on a walk in Plaza Midwood

Charlotte’s first social district is coming.

The Charlotte City Council approved the new Plaza Midwood social district last night. It will be a defined area, permitted by the city, within which people can carry alcoholic beverages in public.

Mary Ramsey runs down four things you need to know about the new district.

4. New fast-casual spot featuring turkey legs and daiquiris to debut in north Charlotte

Turkey legs and... daiquiris?

That’s the concept of a new fast-casual spot coming to Charlotte next month. Jive Turkey Hut will take over the space formerly home to Bodrick’s Bar-B-Q which closed in 2015.

Catherine Muccigrosso shares more details.

5. Some more stories to read

• Hornets’ top players, coach Steve Clifford on the keys to a successful 2023-24 season

• You’re most likely to die in a car crash during this hour in NC, study says

• Congressional map that could net NC GOP at least 3 seats clears first big hurdle

• Community rallies for girl rescued from burning NC home where police say dad killed son

• NFL trade deadline: Seven notable Carolina Panthers players with expiring contracts

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